The Game Awards is getting another major streaming partner this year, with Disney+ confirming that it will broadcast the 2026 ceremony live for the first time.

The announcement was made on 12 November, with Disney confirming that the show will stream on 10 December 2026, starting at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT. The event will once again take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Geoff Keighley.

Disney+ subscribers will be able to watch the awards, world premiere game announcements and live musical performances as they happen. The broadcast will also be available in select international markets.

For South African viewers, the show starts at 2:30 AM on 11 December.

Disney is Teasing Major Game Announcements

The streaming partnership comes with an interesting promise from Disney. The company says viewers can expect major announcements and surprises involving some of its most anticipated gaming titles.

That’s particularly interesting given Disney’s extensive collection of gaming properties, which includes Marvel, Star Wars and several other major franchises.

There are plenty of possibilities, although Disney hasn’t confirmed which games will feature during the ceremony. Fans will undoubtedly be watching for updates on upcoming projects, including titles connected to some of its biggest entertainment franchises.

The announcement also comes as Disney continues to expand its gaming presence beyond traditional publishing, with projects such as the upcoming DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS anime adding to its gaming-related programming.

You Can Still Watch on YouTube and Twitch

Disney+ isn’t replacing the existing streaming partners. The Game Awards has confirmed that its usual platforms will return for 2026, including YouTube, Twitch, X, TikTok and streaming partners in China.

The addition of Disney+ simply gives viewers another way to watch the ceremony, potentially bringing the event to audiences who might not normally tune in through gaming-focused platforms.

Last year’s ceremony reportedly reached more than 171 million livestreams across its various platforms, setting another viewership record for the show. We previously covered The Game Awards 2025 would be also joining Amazon Prime Video, which marked another major expansion of the event’s streaming reach.

When Are The Game Awards 2026 Nominees Announced?

The nominees for this year’s awards have not yet been revealed. Once the nominations are announced, fans will be able to vote across all categories through the official Game Awards website.

The ceremony will recognise the best games, studios and creative talent of 2026, alongside the usual world premieres and announcements that have become a major part of the show.

This year’s eligibility window is particularly interesting, with Grand Theft Auto VI scheduled to launch on 19 November, just ahead of the 20 November cutoff for most award categories.

That means Rockstar’s highly anticipated release does still qualify for this year’s awards. With GTA VI, the year’s other major releases and plenty of unannounced projects in the mix, December’s ceremony is shaping up to be another big night for gaming.

The Game Awards 2026 takes place on 10 December at 7:30 PM ET, with the Disney+ broadcast joining YouTube, Twitch and the show’s other established streaming partners.

Original article on GLITCHED

Written by Marco Cocomello